Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Stephen Johnson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6626 1997–98 |
Internet access servicesInternet services and digital broadband technologies are exempt from regulation by WUTC. Digital broadband technologies is defined to include packet/cell switched, transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP),... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| SB 6629 1997–98 |
Property tax limitationEstablishes a procedure for reduction of property taxes on an annual basis. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| SB 6571 1997–98 |
Pharmaceutical business/taxWholesalers that warehouse and resell pharmaceutical drugs are provided a tax reduction. The tax is based on a newly created category,"gross warehousing income," which is defined as 4 percent of gross income. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6484 1997–98 |
Sales tax collectn reimbursmProvides that each seller shall retain, as reimbursement for the costs associated with collection and administration under this section, the following amounts each reporting period: (1) 1.0 percent of the tax collected under... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6485 1997–98 |
Tobacco settlement moneysTo the maximum extent permitted by the terms of any legal settlement or federal law, the proceeds from the state's tobacco litigation are made subject to legislative appropriation. Two-thirds of any moneys received by the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6345 1997–98 |
Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. Charter School : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades managed by an... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6347 1997–98 |
Seasonal workers/TANF eligibSeasonal workers who earn income by working in specified industries are subject to income averaging by DSHS in determining eligibility for TANF grant assistance. Their earned income is prorated, and the prorated amount is used... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6364 1997–98 |
Emergency reserve fund deposThe State Treasurer is directed to transfer an unspecified amount of state General Fund revenues to the Emergency Reserve Fund. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6289 1997–98 |
HOV lane restrictionsThe authority for the Department of Transportation and other local governments to restrict portions of highways to vehicles having a minimum number of persons is limited to only from 6:00 through 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 through... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6296 1997–98 |
English as common languageDeclares that a purpose of this act is to recognize the government's affirmative responsibility to encourage and ensure greater opportunities for individuals to learn the common language, as recognized by this act. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6334 1997–98 |
Small city water rightsThe Legislature finds that an application to withdraw ground water "serves overriding considerations of public interest" when all of the following criteria are met: 1.The application is filed or held through assignment by a... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6266 1997–98 |
Class size improvement progrMakes an appropriation of twenty-five million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6268 1997–98 |
School attendanceRevises RCW 28A.225.020 to require public schools to take specified steps to eliminate or reduce the absences of children under the age of eight who are enrolled in schools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6269 1997–98 |
Educator technology trainingRevises RCW 28A.305.235 to authorize the use of the education savings account for technology training for educators. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 5000 1997–98 |
B&O tax rates loweredB&O tax rates are reduced to their pre-1993 levels, effective July 1, 1997, as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.0 percent to 1.5 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.6... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5054 1997–98 |
Presidential primary eliminaThe presidential preference primary is repealed. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5061 1997–98 |
Regulatory activitiesThe in-depth analytical process called significant legislative rule making applies to rules of the Department of Social and Health Services. The Open Public Meetings Act applies to any agency, whether governed by an individual... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5117 1997–98 |
Schools/parental participatnProvides that, if the school board adopts a parental participation requirement, the school board shall adopt policies waiving that requirement for parents who indicate they are unable to participate. Declares that the parental... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5186 1997–98 |
Medical information useLaw enforcement and fire departments may collect, retain, and disseminate medical information in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of Labor and Industries, if the information is voluntarily provided by the person... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5187 1997–98 |
Medical information sharingEven if the disclosure of such information is otherwise restricted, emergency personnel, including fire fighters, certified prehospital EMS personnel law enforcement officers, and medical professionals at the scene of an... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5202 1997–98 |
Child support enforcementWithin one year from the date of being served a finding of parental responsibility notice, an alleged father may request a genetic test be administered to determine paternity. Pursuant to the completion of the genetic testing,... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5204 1997–98 |
Offender restitution agremntDeclares an intent to: (1) Encourage the establishment of victim-offender mediation programs; (2) encourage the use of mediation programs, if appropriate, if victims and offenders voluntarily agree; and (3) eliminate any... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5205 1997–98 |
District judge disqualifictnProvides that a district judge shall not act as judge in any action in which the judge believes he or she would be unable to act as an impartial judge. Allows a party to file with the judge a motion to recuse. Directs the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5226 1997–98 |
Dental device taxationProvides that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 shall not apply to sales of dental appliances, devices, restorations, and substitutes, or to sales of hearing instruments, nor to sales of repair service for the items exempted.... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5234 1997–98 |
Lottery revenues/educationLottery revenues transferred to the state general fund are made available for common school education. One half of unclaimed prizes (up to $1 million each year) is transferred into the newly created education trust account. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |